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Master the Art of Public Speaking – 7 Courses to Gain this Workplace Superpower
Speaking in front of an audience is not something many of us have to do regularly and so it isn’t a skill that many people can readily call... Read More![Alison Recognized for 12 Best Courses by Intelligent.com](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Intelligent.com-awards-Blog-Header.png)
Alison Recognized for 12 Best Courses by Intelligent.com
Alison is delighted to announce that our free online courses have been named among Intelligent.com’s Best Online Courses for 2021.... Read More![Michael McCague: “There’s great freedom in Irish music.”](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/New-Project.jpg)
Michael McCague: “There’s great freedom in Irish music.”
Michael McCague is a guitar and bouzouki player from County Monaghan. He’s played with a variety of outstanding traditional musicians over the... Read More![Starting University in September? Get a head start with Alison!](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/New-Project-1.jpg)
Starting University in September? Get a head start with Alison!
For a new generation of young people, the university experience is just around the corner. Every September, millions of students land in campuses... Read More![Nell Ní Chróinín: “When you sing a seannós song, you’re taking part in an ancient tradition.”](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Nell-Ní-Chróinín.jpg)
Nell Ní Chróinín: “When you sing a seannós song, you’re taking part in an ancient tradition.”
Nell Ní Chróinín is a seannós singer from the Múscraí Gaeltacht in County Cork. Since her earliest days, she has been immersed in seannós singing... Read More![Dr. Eurika Mogane: “Online education helps change our perceptions on a number of topics, including health.”](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/New-Project-5.jpg)
Dr. Eurika Mogane: “Online education helps change our perceptions on a number of topics, including health.”
Dr. Eurika Mogane is a doctor and Alison student from South Africa. Motivated by her medical expertise and her belief in the universal good of free... Read More![5 Skills Employers Are Willing To Pay More For](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/New-Project-2.jpg)
5 Skills Employers Are Willing To Pay More For
Upskilling of any kind is of value and will improve your employability and earning potential. However, certain skills are more in demand than others... Read More![Mandela Day: 5 Ways To Take Action and Inspire Change](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/New-Project-1.jpg)
Mandela Day: 5 Ways To Take Action and Inspire Change
Every year, 18th July is celebrated across the world as Mandela Day. Commemorating the life and work of Nelson Mandela, the day is about recognising... Read More![Alison Anniversary Interviews: Mike Feerick](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Educational-Influencers-blog-image5.png)
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Mike Feerick
Mike Feerick founded Alison on the principle that anyone, anywhere should be able to learn anything, at anytime, for free. The inception of Alison... Read More![Alison Anniversary Interviews: Sébastien Breteau](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Educational-Influencers-blog-image4.png)
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Sébastien Breteau
Sébastien Breteau is the founder of the Breteau Foundation, a charity committed to promoting access to education in developing countries. The... Read More![Alison Anniversary Interviews: Jamie Alexandre](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Educational-Influencers-blog-image2.png)
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Jamie Alexandre
Jamie Alexandre is the co-founder and Executive Director of Learning Equality, an education technology non-profit focused on creating and supporting... Read More![Alison Anniversary Interviews: Origene Igiraneza](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Educational-Influencers-blog-image3.png)
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Origene Igiraneza
Origene Igiraneza is the CEO of O’Genius Priority, a Rwandan education technology company he founded in 2014 while still in university.... Read More![Alison Anniversary Interviews: Chuck Diemert](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Educational-Influencers-blog-image1.png)
Alison Anniversary Interviews: Chuck Diemert
Chuck Diemert is the Literacy Zone Coordinator with the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York. Chuck has... Read More![14 Going Forward – 14 Courses that have Empowered Millions](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Anniversary-blog-image.png)
14 Going Forward – 14 Courses that have Empowered Millions
This month Alison is celebrating its 14th birthday. While the last 14 years have seen the company grow enormously, one thing has stayed the same: we... Read More![Alison acquires Indian edutech company Dash Beyond](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-post1.png)
Alison acquires Indian edutech company Dash Beyond
Alison is delighted to announce the acquisition of Dash Beyond, an Indian edutech company that aids job-seekers in achieving their desired career by... Read More![Alison launches the new Android App!](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Project.jpg)
Alison launches the new Android App!
When the world went into lockdown, millions of people turned to online courses to upskill and empower themselves – and to keep boredom at bay!... Read More![Mike Feerick @ WISE Conference: “We’re trying to drive all costs of education down to zero. And we’re succeeding.”](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/New-Project-1-29.jpg)
Mike Feerick @ WISE Conference: “We’re trying to drive all costs of education down to zero. And we’re succeeding.”
In June 2020, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) hosted its virtual conference on “Education Disrupted, Education... Read More![Alison Launches GDPR courses in 18 European languages](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/blog-GDPR-1-1080x675.png)
Alison Launches GDPR courses in 18 European languages
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a piece of EU legislation regarding data protection and privacy online. GDPR brings all EU... Read More![Alison in China: Taking on the Chinese Learning Dragon Differently](https://alison.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Alison-Expands-Into-China-1.jpg)